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a composition in verse in which a person expresses a strong feeling of love or respect for someone or something
This poem is titled, "An Ode to My Mother."
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Recent Examples of ode
Toward the end of the track, when Beverly and Elizabeth’s voices blend together, the singing begins to feel spiritual, more like a prayer for an aching world than an ode to those who must endure it.
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Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
From tips painted in playful hues to swoon-worthy details like hearts and kisses, a Valentine's Day French can subtly nod to the holiday or offer an instantly recognizable ode.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Men’s and women’s statement tees, knits and fleece shout out New York in an ode to the city.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Interested in an ode to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and silliness?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
From tips painted in playful hues to swoon-worthy details like hearts and kisses, a Valentine's Day French can subtly nod to the holiday or offer an instantly recognizable ode.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Men’s and women’s statement tees, knits and fleece shout out New York in an ode to the city.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Interested in an ode to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and silliness?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ode
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Surrounded by dancers, the Italian rapper Ghali read an antiwar poem by Gianni Rodari.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Martin had recently published three poems by a fellow named Lawrence Ferling.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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The character is speaking sonnets and doing ‘Ozymandias’ as well.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ever wanted to dive into Shakespeare's sonnets or explore cinema analysis?—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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All of that is displayed in his lyrics.—
Rocio Munoz,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Armstrong also changed some of the band’s lyrics to reference topical issues.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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His couplets—stitched together by a rhyme—typically saunter in contrary directions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The couplets rhyme—mostly—but his rhythms are irregular, more implicit than embodied.—
Pete Tosiello,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
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There is inward-looking anger in Thompson’s voice, halfway between rebuke and lament.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Salford Red Pete Martin sang the Flowers of Manchester lament.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Going into the night, Anderson’s action epic had amassed 35 critics and guild prizes for best picture, including a rare sweep of all four major critics prizes — National Board of Review, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, New York Film Critics Circle and the National Society of Film Critics.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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Challenge yourself on an epic via ferrata climbing adventure.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Like a typical Catholic Mass, scriptures, psalms and gospels will be read and the Holy Communion will be given.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each song presents a lyrical tapestry that carries messages from God, frequently drawing upon references to biblical psalms.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2025
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The song begins as a familiar Mustard piano-and-fingersnaps ballad, as Mai flip-flops between icing her lover out and wanting to hold him close.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, McRae went back to her YouTube roots and uploaded a video of herself singing an original ballad.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Ode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ode. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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